The role of the BDJ is to inform its readers of ideas, opinions, developments and key issues in dentistry - clinical, practical and scientific - stimulating interest, debate and discussion amongst dentists of all disciplines.

In Minnesota and other states, dental hygienists are being trained to give basic dental care at lower prices. That can help dental practices expand to treat uninsured patients or to accept Medicaid recipients despite low reimbursements.

Did you know that five U.S. states already require the use of some diagnostic codes for Medicaid dental claims? As Dr.&nbsp;Mark Jurkovich writes, many procedures performed in a dental office require these codes, and understanding them can help your patients and your practice.

After Theresa May announced a snap general election, Michael Watson discusses what this could mean for dentistry. In a surprise move yesterday Prime Minister Theresa May announced that she would ask the House of Commons for the right to hold a general election on 8 June. The vote on this, which must be passed by … Continued

Earliest tooth-fillings discovered in 13,000-year-old skeleton - Scientists have discovered 13,000- year-old teeth with traces of a tar-like substance at an ice age site in Italy, which is the oldest known example of tooth-filling.

Practice Plan has announced the launch of its fifth NHS Confidence Monitor, to survey the profession’s attitudes to NHS dentistry. It has announced a change in this NHS Confidence Monitor, including a shift to understanding dental professional’s experiences working with the NHS, along with monitoring confidence and happiness levels within dentistry. ‘It’s time for us … Continued

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